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"Having three kids at home and being involved and not miss their birthdays, special occasions, it just -- I knew that was the right decision and I'm completely happy with it."

O'Ree, who broke the National Hockey League's color barrier in 1958, is the 12th Boston Bruins player to have his jersey hang in the rafters at TD Garden.

Boston kicks off seven-game homestand with 5-1 win behind wingers hat trick

Patrice Bergeron matched a franchise record with a trio of power-play goals and scored four total to help the Boston Bruins skate past the visiting Detroit Red

It has been more than 20 years since Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement from the NHL. In celebration of the most dominant career in NHL history, we take a look at the career of "The Great One," from his days in Edmonton -- where he was the foundation of a dynasty -- to his time behind the bench Arizona coach. 

At even-strength, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have combined for more goals (46) and points (97) than any other duo in the sport. We’re talking about 23-year-olds. Yes, they’re rolling at their best. But better might still lie ahead.

TSN Toronto Reporter Mark Masters reports on the Maple Leafs, who practised at the Ford Performance Centre on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday night’s 2020-21 season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.  Auston Matthews is one of only four players in National Hockey League history to begin his career by scoring in his teams season-opening game four straight times.  "He comes in extremely well prepared and comes out of the gates hot," observed teammate John Tavares. "He expects a lot out of...

ORee Taking His Rightful Place in Garden Rafters NHLs first Black player will become 12th Bruin to have his number retired by Eric Russo @erusso22 / BostonBruins.com BostonBruins.com - For decades, Willie ORee was without one of his most prized hockey possessions. Almost 60 years after he suited up for the Bruins, he had yet to t...

By the Numbers: Dropping the puck on the 2020-21 season Five games are scheduled for Wednesday to open the regular season with the NHL Face-Off. TSN.ca takes a look at some interesting numbers as the league drops the puck. TSN.ca Staff Auston Matthews , Getty Images Opening night in the National Hockey League is just a day away and there is plenty of buzz ahead of the 2020-21 season, delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. While the season will begin pre...

Boston Bruins retiring Willie O’Ree’s number: NHL’s first Black player to be honored on Feb. 18 Updated Jan 12, 2021; Posted Jan 12, 2021 MONTREAL - JANUARY 25: Willie ORee attends the NHL All Star Game at Bell Centre on January 25, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images for NHL) Facebook Share Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game will have his Boston Bruins No. 22 retired next month. O’Ree, who broke the sport’s color barrier...